Children playing with matches caused brush fire in Shoreview
Fire officials say two children playing with matches sparked a 20-acre brush fire in Shoreview over the weekend.
40B special election won by DFL, power balance shifts in MN House
A special election for District 40B, which covers parts of Roseville and Shoreview, has been won by DFL candidate David Gottfried, and its result now shifts the balance of power at the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Special election Tuesday will determine Minnesota House power balance
On Tuesday, a special election will be held in Minnesota House District 40B to determine the balance of the House.
MN election: House District 40B race headed to special election
The Minnesota House District 40B race is headed to a special election after a residency challenge was successful.
Minnesota House 40B residency challenge successful: What it means
A Ramsey County judge has granted Republican Paul Wikstrom’s election contest that challenged the residency of DFL Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson’s. The ruling temporarily breaks a 67-67 tie in the Minnesota House and likely sets up a special election.
MN House 40B challenge: What it means
A residency challenge of the Minnesota House District 40B election result is successful. A 67-67 tie in the Minnesota House is broken, temporarily, but a special election is likely to fill the seat.
Driver's legs amputated after Shoreview crash overnight
A driver involved in a vehicle crash in Shoreview had both legs amputated after being taken to the hospital.
MN woman who hit Florida deputy's car had BAC nearly 4 times legal limit: Sheriff
A Minnesota woman who crashed into a Florida squad car and seriously injured a deputy had a blood alcohol level of nearly four times the legal limit, according to authorities.
Jason goes back to 5th grade at Turtle Lake Elementary
Jason went back to fifth grade in Mr. Turtinen's class at Turtle Lake Elementary School in Shoreview, Minnesota.
New art exhibit explores visual trickery in Shoreview
Local philanthropist and art collector, Gerard Cafesjian, amassed thousands of pieces of fine art over his lifetime. He had a particular interest in art that explored optical illusions. Those works are on display in the ‘Fooling the Eye’ exhibit at the Cafesjian Art Trust in Shoreview. The show will run through May 4. The museum is open Thursday through Saturday. There are three tours daily. It’s free to visit but reservations must be made ahead of time on the museums website or by calling 612-359-8991. The museum is located at 4600 Churchill St. in Shoreview.
Man accused of burning down Shoreview barbershop to open new shop with owner: Charges
A barber is accused of intentionally burning down a barbershop in Shoreview so the owner would open a new shop with him in Columbia Heights.
Meet 14-year-old behind 'North Metro Fire Buff'
Caleb Koskela combined his passion for firefighting and photography to create social media pages that highlight the work of first responders at fire scenes in the north metro.
Peak experience: Shoreview family climbs Mount Kilimanjaro
A Shoreview father took his sons halfway around the world to Tanzania, along with his college roommate and his roommate's son, to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, in order to cross it off his bucket list.
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute seeks volunteers for summer program
For close to 25 years, each summer the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute has given a new batch of athletes with disabilities their chance to shine on the water.
One-of-a-kind art collection on display in Shoreview
The Highlights of a massive private collection of modern and contemporary art is on display at the Cafesjian Art Trust Gallery in Shoreview. At the time of his death, Gerard Cafesjian had 3,000 pieces in his collection, including glass art designed by Pablo Picasso. The new ‘Highlights’ exhibit will run through Oct. 14. The gallery is free and open to the public Thursday to Saturday, but you do need to have a reservation.
Urban farm grows fresh greens for restaurants, residents
Restaurants looking for locally-grown, fresh produce during the winter months must turn to a different type of farm, one in which the complete growing system is in a climate-controlled box. A farm in Shoreview, Frisk Fra Boksen (Fresh from the Box) uses that model. Their 320-square-foot shipping container can grow the same amount of greens you’d need 3.2 acres of traditional farmland to produce. Owners Barb and Chris Glasoe utilize vertical farming in a climate-controlled environment and sell to residents and many local restaurants. Demand is so high, they’re considering buying another container farm.
Man claims to be ‘Ranger,’ assaults Uber Driver over wrong address: Charges
A man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting an Uber driver over a wrong address.
Minnesota man living in Poland taking in Ukrainian refugees
With half a million people fleeing Ukraine as Russian attacks intensify, many of them are fleeing to neighboring Poland where William Shaw, a Shoreview, Minnesota native has been living in Krakow, Poland with his family for nine years.
Minnesota man living in Poland taking in Ukrainian refugees
With half a million people fleeing Ukraine as Russian attacks intensify, many of them are fleeing to neighboring Poland where William Shaw, a Shoreview, Minnesota native has been living in Krakow, Poland with his family for nine years.
Shoreview woman who defied odds after lung transplant hoping for another miracle
In January, Kim Shobe will mark 30 years since having her right lung replaced. She's the Mayo Clinic's longest-living lung transplant patient and now she's praying for a second miracle: a new kidney.